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Get ready to sweat, Albany
Updated 6:43 am, Monday, June 18, 2018
Launch your own boat or rent one. The Kayak Shak at Fish Creek Marina even has SUP yoga on weekends. Here's the website.
Launch your own boat or rent one. The Kayak Shak at Fish Creek Marina even has SUP yoga on weekends. Here's the website.
Some outdoor pools and state park beaches are open for the season, but check before you head out. The YMCA and Capital Region school districts offer splash time for members and residents.
Some outdoor pools and state park beaches are open for the season, but check before you head out. The YMCA and Capital Region school districts offer splash time for members and residents.
Slather on the sunscreen and enjoy the view. At most lakes, when lifeguards are off-duty, swimming is off-limits.
Slather on the sunscreen and enjoy the view. At most lakes, when lifeguards are off-duty, swimming is off-limits.
Make your own cooling station.
Make your own cooling station.
Most indoor rinks have open skating times during the day.
Most indoor rinks have open skating times during the day.
The underground attraction in Howes Cave, Schoharie County, has a constant temperature of 52 degrees. View the website.
The underground attraction in Howes Cave, Schoharie County, has a constant temperature of 52 degrees. View the website.
Tour boat operators offer fall river tours along the Hudson and Mohawk rivers as well as Lake George.
Tour boat operators offer fall river tours along the Hudson and Mohawk rivers as well as Lake George.
Seasonal businesses are happy to serve up a cup or cone.
Seasonal businesses are happy to serve up a cup or cone.
Larger beverage centers have walk-in coolers.
Larger beverage centers have walk-in coolers.
Indoor ice rinks drop a Zamboni-load of ice shavings outside the maintenance doors.
Indoor ice rinks drop a Zamboni-load of ice shavings outside the maintenance doors.
Skip the cooking and enjoy a meal in the park or your own backyard.
Skip the cooking and enjoy a meal in the park or your own backyard.
Rowing clubs have options for all ages and levels, including drop-in programs.
Rowing clubs have options for all ages and levels, including drop-in programs.
Temperatures are cooler at higher elevations.
Temperatures are cooler at higher elevations.
Don't forget the drive-ins. Most are open for the season. Here's the movie clock.
Don't forget the drive-ins. Most are open for the season. Here's the movie clock.
Again.
Again.
Gaze at the sea life above at the VIA Aquarium Rotterdam.
Gaze at the sea life above at the VIA Aquarium Rotterdam.
Patios are open around the Capital Region.
Patios are open around the Capital Region.
Sit back and enjoy a book in air-conditioned comfort. Many libraries offer special activities and screen movies, too.
Sit back and enjoy a book in air-conditioned comfort. Many libraries offer special activities and screen movies, too.
Bonus points if you find running water to create a soothing sound.
Bonus points if you find running water to create a soothing sound.
Don't have your own rod? Check your local library for loan options.
Don't have your own rod? Check your local library for loan options.
They're not just for shopping anymore. All kinds of entertainment options are available.
They're not just for shopping anymore. All kinds of entertainment options are available.
Think your way to inner coolness.
Think your way to inner coolness.
Private and state campgrounds are open.
Private and state campgrounds are open.
The swelter is on.
The temperature is Albany is expected to rise into the low 90s on Monday - and it will feel likely nearly 100 degrees when the humidity hits you.
But the heat will run into a cold front Monday afternoon and evening that the National Weather Services says could bring powerful thunderstorms with heavy rain into the region.
In the meantime, the temperature is expected to rise by 5 degrees an hour before topping in the low 90s at about 2 p.m. At that point, the storms could start moving in.
The weather services says the heat index - a combination of the temperature and the humidity - will make it feel like 98 degrees before the cold front starts to reduce the temperature.
But even with the clash between the heat and the approaching cold front, forecasters say the humidity could hang around until Wednesday.
A heat advisory is in effect throughout eastern upstate New York, meaning the humidity could cause dangerous heat-related problems, including heat stroke.
The National Weather Service recommends that people working or playing outside take periodic breaks to drink water and other hydrating fluids. Seek shelter in the shade when possible.
If you
